Hamann
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Late in 2008 Hamann revealed its plans for the BMW X6, including a range of performance and appearance upgrades. Today the tuning house expands that range with a new package called the Tycoon Evo M. Already previewed at the recent 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the new Hamann BMW X6 Tycoon Evo M is based on the already potent BMW X6 M SUV but lifts output to a heady 670 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque. Some of the modifications include upgraded turbochargers, a high-flow titanium exhaust system and a remapped ECU. With the added performance on board, the modded SUV will sprint from 0-62 mph...
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Hamann tunes the Rolls-Royce Phantom for more power, less class
German tuner Hamann is known for its work with a number of brands, including Porsche, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Fiat, but now the company has turned its attention to an unlikely candidate for tuning work - the Rolls-Royce Phantom. The company is offering a number of upgrades for both the Phantom and...
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Hamann adds BMW 7-series to arsenal
German tuner Hamann usually specializes in tuning exotic sports cars but occasionally the firm lends its expertise to more sedate segments in the car world. Now, Hamann has announced a tuning package for a car that fits into the latter, the 2009 BMW 7-series luxury saloon. Hamann has been working...
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Hamann’s Imperator adds power and presence to the already impressive GT Speed
German tuner and custom coachbuilder Hamann is perhaps best known for its work with BMW's machines, but now it has unveiled a new kit for the Bentley Continental GT and GT Speed. Called the Imperator, designers have completely reconstructed the front-end of the car for the latest addition to...
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Hamann Tycoon BMW X6 widebody kit
Late in 2008 Hamann revealed its plans for the BMW X6, including a range of performance and appearance upgrades. Today the tuning house expands that range with a new Tycoon widebody kit for the 'sports activity coupe'. Building on the foundation of Hamann's earlier X6 modificaitions, including...
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Hamann announces upgrade program for Bentley Continental GT and GT Speed
German tuner and custom coachbuilder Hamann is perhaps best known for its work with BMW's machines, but now it has unveiled its plans for an upgrade program for the Bentley Continental GT and GT Speed. Full details of the upgrade kit are yet to be revealed, but so far Hamann has released these four...
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Renowned German tuner Hamann has developed a number of heavily modified sports cars in the past, the most recent being the Mercedes-McLaren SLR ‘Volcano’ supercar. Lately, however, the tuner has decided to take a more subtle approach to customization, releasing a set of custom wheels designed specifically for the new BMW 7-series saloon and Maserati's handsome GranTurismo. The BMW gets two new wheel designs from Hamann, with both a Superleggera-style multispoke set as well as a less ornamental set with five spokes available. Both sets for the 2009 BMW 7-series are decked out in a...
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Hamann boosts performance of BMW’s X6 range
German tuner Hamann is known for its extensive reworkings of BMW models, as well as other exotica such as the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Ferrari 430. Its latest project is a new-look design for the BMW X6 crossover. Starting with the X6 xDrive35i, Hamann engineers boost power to 360hp (265kW) and...
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Hamann Volcano based on the Mercedes McLaren SLR
The standard Mercedes McLaren SLR is already one of the most impressive cars on the road but Hamann has lifted performance of the striking supercar even further with the introduction of its new ‘Volcano’ tuning pack. Focusing mainly improving the SLR’s aerodynamics, Hamann has...
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Hamann tunes the Aston Martin Vantage V8
Tuning specialist Hamann Motorsport is known for its exploits with German and Italian exotics, but now the performance workshop has turned its attention to one of the most staunchly British cars in production - the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. On offer is an engine tuning service that reprograms the...
Alex Kaufmann